Cross-Connection Control

Catalog description

This course explores the essential administrative and technical procedures for establishing effective cross-connection control programs, emphasizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. Students will analyze the significance of equitable access to safe water, particularly for marginalized communities disproportionately affected by water quality issues. The course includes a review of local, state, and federal regulations, alongside an examination of historical inequities impacting water safety. Students will identify and analyze backflow prevention devices necessary for mitigating contamination risks. Additionally, participants will develop skills to advocate for inclusive practices in cross-connection control, ensuring all community members are informed and protected. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to achieve certification as cross-connection control program specialists, armed with both technical expertise and a commitment to equitable water management. (Formerly WST 048)